Enchong denies competition with Xian

Actor Enchong Dee said there is no competition between him and Xian Lim, his co-star in the upcoming Star Cinema movie, "The Reunion."

Dee said all is well between him and Lim.

“Wala namang kompetisyon sa aming dalawa. Sa ibang tao they look at it like that pero okay kami, cool kami,” he said in an interview with Push.com.ph.

Lim is currently one of the fast-rising stars in show business, especially after he appeared in the hit series "My Binondo Girl" with Kim Chiu.

Dee said he understands that in show business, actors are always compared with each other. But instead of focusing on rivalries, he said he’d rather think of his supporters who are always there for him.

“Hindi mo maiiwasan [ang pagkukumpara] kasi ang mga ginagawa namin parang nagkakasabay. Masaya lang kami kasi may mga sumusuporta sa amin na hindi nawawala,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dee admitted that he is still pursuing young actress Julia Montes.

The actor said he is glad that they got to spend some time together in between breaks of the recent Star Magic tour.

“Nagkasama kami sa Hawaii, konting bonding pero after that naghiwalay din kasi separate tour,” he said.

Dee also confirmed that he gave Montes something on her birthday but refused to say what it was.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/enchong-denies-competition-xian

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Vice Ganda explains ‘tiff’ with 'Showtime' director

After being plagued by intrigues that the director of “It’s Showtime” has allegedly resigned because of him, television host Vice Ganda finally explained his side to clarify things.

In an interview with “The Buzz” aired on Sunday, Vice Ganda said he really refused to talk about the matter because he thought it would be more proper if the clarifications would come from director Bobet Vidanes himself.

“Alam mo kung bakit hindi ko masagot iyan ng direkta? Kasi kapag sinagot ko iyan, parang idinedepensa ko ang sarili ko na dapat hindi sa akin manggaling... Si Direk Bobet ang dapat niyong tanungin at siya rin ang dapat magsalita kung siya ba ay nag-resign at iniwan na ba niya ang programa namin dahil sa akin,” he said.

Vice Ganda said it is true that he really left “It's Showtime” but only for a few days as he had to go abroad for a concert tour.

“Totoong nawala ako sa ‘Showtime’ dahil unang-una may tour ako sa Middle East na araw-araw kong pino-promote sa ‘Showtime.’ Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit ako nawala. Alam ng lahat 'yan at alam ng buong staff ng 'Showtime,' alam ng management ng ABS-CBN,” he said.

According to Vice Ganda, he and Vidanes do not really see each other during the show.

“Iba kasi ang lugar ng direktor, wala naman siya sa studio, nasa ibang lugar siya. Kaya hindi talaga nagkikita-kita naman eh," he said.

"Ang totoo, hindi kami nag-away. Wala kaming isnaban. Pero hindi rin kami nagkikita. Ayaw kong sabihin na sweet kami, okay kami kasi hindi naman kami nagkikita,” he said.

Vice Ganda said he and Vidanes have not yet talked about the issue.

“Hindi pa kami nag-uusap ni Direk Bobet tungkol sa issue na iyan kasi siya ang nawala. Noong lumabas na ang issue na ito, wala ako kasi nagtatrabaho ako. Noong bumalik ako, wala siya,” he said.

ABS-CBN, who has immediately denied that Vidanes has resigned from the noontime show, said the director was on vacation.

According to Vice Ganda, Vidanes need not explain anything to him because they both already know what’s happening.

“Wala naman dapat ieksplika sa akin si Direk Bobet. Wala siyang dapat sabihin sa akin o ipaliwanag kasi kaming dalawa, alam naman namin ang nangyayari,” he said.

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Slater Young answers sex questions

"Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited" grand winner Slater Young topped the local trending topics on microblogging site Twitter on Monday after he gamely answered sex questions on "Gandang Gabi Vice" on Sunday.

On the show, Young admitted that he is no longer inexperienced when it comes to sex.

"Hindi po," Young told host Vice Ganda when asked if he is still a virgin.

Young, a licensed engineer from Cebu, also admitted that he is happy being single right now. He said his last romantic relationship was months before he went inside the Big Brother house.

In the show, Vice Ganda also admitted his admiration for Young.

"Sige na nga, ang bago kong crush. Nahihiya kasi ako," Vice Ganda said.

Currently, Young is doing his first "Maalaala Mo Kaya" episode with Ian de Leon and Dimples Romana.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/slater-young-answers-sex-questions

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Dondon wants to marry Valerie Concepcion

Actress-host Valerie Concepcion admitted her boyfriend basketball player Dondon Hontiveros had already proposed marriage but said she is not yet ready to get hitched.

In an interview with morning show "KrisTV," which aired on Monday, Concepcion said Hontiveros, who plays for Petron at the Philippine Basketball Association, popped the question during their recent "cool-off" period.

"Bago kami nagkabalikan, 'yun ang kinukulit niya sa akin, 'yung kasal. Kaso ako naman 'yung natupe. Hindi pa ako ready. Hindi ko alam kung sinabi niya to win me back o gusto na niya, hindi ko pa alam," Concepcion said.

"Pero sinabi ko sa kanya na hindi pa ako ready. Kung magbabalikan tayo, tignan natin kung mapupunta doon. Pero sa ngayon hindi pa," Concepcion added.

The actress admitted that it was she who called for a "time-out" from their relationship, which lasted for three months, from November 2011 to February this year.

Concepcion said this was because she needed some space.

It was in October last year that Hontiveros and Concepcion went public with their relationship when they attended the fifth Star Magic Ball.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/dondon-wants-marry-valerie-concepcion

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Karylle defends Vice Ganda

Singer Karylle defended "It's Showtime" co-host Vice Ganda on rumors that the comedian is hard to get along with.

In a press launch for the music video of her single “I’ve Found My Smile Again” from her album “Roadtrip,” Karylle said the public should consider that Vice Ganda went through a difficult time with the passing of his grandmother early this year.

“Hindi siya mahirap kasama... One of the things with being a comedian, nakikita ko that they always have to be happy and may mga pinagdaanan din naman siya,” she said.

“Alam ko kahit na nakita siya doon sa wake, hindi niya fully na-express ang grief niya. Once in a while kapag nakakakita siya ng lola sa show, naiiyak talaga siya. I understand that kasi I'm also close to my lola, but not like him na lumaki sa lola niya.

"Feeling ko minsan ‘yung stress from that na hindi nailabas, pero aside from that, masarap siyang kasama talaga. May mga kanya-kanya naman kaming pinagdadaanan and we’re always there for each other. Noong may pinagdaanan din ako, I know that they were really there for me and they made it known. So, same way now na may pinagdadaanan siya or parang gina-judge siya ng mga tao. Gusto kong sabihin na masarap siyang katrabaho and nararamdaman ko talaga ‘yung pagmamahal niya in the sense na ‘yung suporta niya all out.”

Asked to react on the issue that Vidanes allegedly resigned from directing "It's Showtime" following a "tiff" with Ganda and other co-hosts, Karylle replied: "Actually, wala namang naganap na ganoon. But of course, kapag hindi kasi masyadong sinasagot ang intriga, nagiging mas magulo siya. Kasi hindi naman ako directly involved. Although family ko sila, mahirap ding magsalita kasi hindi ko rin alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko.

"Alam mo, one of the things na palagi kong binabalikan na when we move to the new studio, may pangako kami sa isa't isa na walang iwanan sa isa't isa, so ‘yun talaga."

Karylle then assured that Vidanes is still the director of "It's Showtime."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/24/12/karylle-defends-vice-ganda

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Abunda wants to produce Jessica's PH concert

Television host Boy Abunda wants to produce the Philippine concert of Filipino-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez.

On Sunday, Abunda said on "The Buzz" that he's really proud of Sanchez, who is now part of the Top 6 of the latest season of the hit US talent search "American Idol."

"Hindi pa ito alam ni Kris (Aquino) pero sana ay mabigyan po kami ng pagkakataon na mai-produce ang concert ni Jessica Sanchez dito sa Pilipinas," Abunda said.

"She's really brilliant. Alam niyo po mga kaibigan I've seen so many contests but Jessica Sanchez is one of the best singers na aking narinig sa buong buhay ko. Ang galing," he added.

Abunda also asked the Filipinos to continue supporting Sanchez and to vote for her to become the first Pinoy "American Idol" winner.

"Iboto po natin si Jessica Sanchez sa 'American Idol.' Huwag po tayong papayag na hindi manalo ang batang ito because I think she is one of the best singers in the world," he said.

"So hinihikayat natin ang ating mga kababayan sa Amerika at territories sa States, cast your votes for Jessica Sanchez," Abunda said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/abunda-wants-produce-jessicas-ph-concert

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Toni denies break-up with Paul Soriano

Television host Toni Gonzaga shrugged off reports claiming that she and her boyfriend Paul Soriano have decided to part ways.

Last Sunday after Vic Sotto’s “The Buzz” guesting, the comedian asked Gonzaga if it is true that she and Soriano are now separated.

“Niloloko nga ako ni Bossing. Nagkita kami dito, sabi niya ‘Break na daw kayo.’ Sabi ko chismis, hindi joke lang ‘yon,” Gonzaga told “Showbiz News Ngayon.”

Reports say Gonzaga and Soriano cannot spend time together because of the former’s hectic work schedule.

“Eh baka siguro dahil hindi na nagkikita but hindi naman siguro magiging dahilan iyon. What’s important is your faith and your love for each other. ‘Yon naman siguro ang pinakamalaking pundasyon na panghahawakan ng isang relasyon. Hindi naman dahil sa hindi na kayo nagkikita. Hindi po totoo ‘yon,” she said.

Gonzaga emphasized that all is well in their relationship.

“Pag may time talaga, nagba-bond. Actually hindi lang naman bonding na kaming 2 lang. Bonding with the family,” she said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/toni-denies-break-paul-soriano

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Gretchen Barretto 'afraid' of Vice Ganda

Socialite actress Gretchen Barretto admitted that she used to be intimidated by comedian-host Vice Ganda.

But that changed on Sunday when Barretto agreed to guest on “Gandang Gabi Vice.”

“Tonight I didn’t only learn new words from you but I learned to also …now I know parang I should face my fear. You are my fear. Now at least nakilala na kita and it’s so much fun,” Barretto said.

“I'm glad na pumunta ako dito parang I'm getting to know you more,” she added.

She also praised Vice Ganda, calling the comedian a “beautiful” person.

“Kasi ang tao naman hindi tinitignan sa panlabas na anyo, dapat hindi ba (ang titignan) ay ‘yung pangkalahataan, everything. And for me napapatawa mo ang maraming tao and that makes you beautiful,” Barretto told Vice Ganda.

For his part, Vice Ganda said that it was an honor for him to have Barretto as his guest.

“Ako talaga I’m so happy that you are here face-to-face with me... you know this is a dream come true,” he said. “Maraming salamat at natuwa ako. Gusto kong nakakausap ng ganito talaga ‘yung ang layo layo sa pagkatao ko.”

Barretto is currently busy working on ABS-CBN’s newest hit series “Princess and I” with Kathryn Bernardo.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/12/gretchen-barretto-afraid-vice-ganda

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AJ Perez as poster boy of Eye Bank?

Actress-host Ali Sotto has condoled with Maria Victoria "Marivi" Perez, who lost her son, actor AJ Perez, to a vehicular accident on Sunday.

Sotto’s son, Miko Sotto, died in December 2003 after accidentally falling from the ninth floor of a condominium building in Mandaluyong City.

On Tuesday night, Sotto went to the Christ the King Parish with her group Inang Naulila sa ANAK (INA) to express her condolences to AJ's family.

"Another thing that we have in common, apart from being a mother, [is having lost] a child. That's why our group is here, ‘yong Inang Naulila sa Anak, to try and comfort her in this very painful phase having lost AJ.

"Miko also donated 'yong corneas niya. I was just telling Marivi it has helped me cope. It's very comforting to know that ‘yong selfless act mo of donating the corneas of AJ, ...hindi meaningless 'yong death ng anak mo," Sotto said.

Sotto added she was also there to tell Marivi the idea of making AJ the newest poster boy of the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines.

"Perfect na poster boy for cornea donation kasi somebody as well known as he is and role model, mas madadalian ang Eye Bank na lumapit sa mga tao na namatayan pa lamang ng kamag-anak, ng minamahal sa buhay at sabihing, 'Gusto ninyo po bang i-donate ang corneas?' This time sasabihin, 'Yong kamukha ng ginawa ni AJ,'" Sotto said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/aj-perez-poster-boy-eye-bank

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Teen icon Kim Chiu in US for Star Magic Tour

Kim Chiu, who is part of the Star Magic 18 World Tour, arrived in Los Angeles a few days early to do a special project, and to visit award-winning Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino.

Chiu can’t release the details of the project that took place in Hollywood or her meeting with Tolentino, but she’s excited for these new firsts in her rising career.

Both Chiu and Tolentino are fresh from recently winning awards.

Tolentino was named “Designer of the Week” at the Palm Springs Fashion Week last month.

Chiu was recently voted by fans as Best Actress and Best Female Icon at the first ever Kabarkada Choice Awards hosted by Studio 23.

“Syempre super happy, overwhelming, flattering, thankful sa mga fans for voting [for] me, supporting me,” she said.

“It was fun because at the same time she won, our big fashion show happened, and we were sharing and talking about my show and the movie,” added the Hollywood designer.

The Star Magic Tour started in Los Angeles on April 15, and went to San Jose on April 16.

The show then goes to New York on April 23.

During the one-week break, Chiu celebrated her 21st birthday on April 19.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/23/11/teen-icon-kim-chiu-us-star-magic-tour

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Sexy Kapuso star Sam Pinto, happy na raw sa kanyang body

Pinagtatapat pagdating sa paseksihan ang mga Kapuso star na sina Sam Pinto at Ellen Adarna, kapwa paboritong cover ng mga men’s magazine.

Last year ay nakuha ni Sam ang titulo bilang sexiest Pinay ng FHM magazine. Last month naman ay pinagkaguhan ng mga kalalakihan ang naturang babasahin kung saan ang sexy photo ni Ellen ang nasa cover.

Sa Showbiz Exclusive ng GMA News TV nitong Miyerkules, sinabing hindi ikinaila ni Ellen na may bahagi ng kanyang katawan ang dumaan sa cosmetic surgery.

Dito ay natanong si Sam kung okey din lang ba kanya na maging kabilang sa mga matatawag na “salamat po doc" beauty.

Pero sabi ni Sam, masaya na siya sa kanyang katawan ngayon. Pero wala naman daw masama kung may mga taong sumasailalim sa cosmetic surgery.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/249008/showbiz/chikaminute/sexy-kapuso-star-sam-pinto-happy-na-raw-sa-kanyang-body

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Barbie Forteza on Joshua Dionisio's ‘Marry Me’ gift to her last Valentine's

May isyu ngayon na isa raw si Barbie Forteza sa mga itinuturong dahilan kung bakit may mga artistang nagbabalak umalis sa GMA-7 at lumipat sa ibang istasyon.

Isa raw kasi si Barbie—kasama sina Marian Rivera, Bianca King, at Bea Binene—sa mga hindi nawawalan ng projects sa GMA-7; dahilan kaya may ilang artistang napababalitang gusto nang iwanan ang Kapuso network.

Ano ang reaksiyon dito ni Barbie?

Sabi ng tween star, "Shocked po ako! Kasi hindi ko po talaga alam yun.

"Wala naman po akong naririnig na isa ako sa mga sinasabing dahilan kung meron nga pong nagbabalak na umalis sa GMA.

"Naniniwala po ako na wala naman akong kinalaman sa mga ganung sitwasyon."

Ano ang masasabi niya sa mga artistang lumilipat ng network?

"Iginagalang ko po ang kanilang desisyon. I'm sure pinag-isipan nila nang husto yun.

"Pero kung ako po ang tatanungin ninyo, I wish dito na 'ko sa GMA hanggang sa pagtanda ko," aniya.

FAVORITE TWEEN STAR? Pero naniniwala ba si Barbie na isa siya sa mga paboritong artista ng GMA-7?

"Hindi naman po paborito. Nararamdaman ko lang po na nagtitiwala sila sa akin at sinusuportahan nila ako.

"At yun po ay tinatanaw kong malaking utang na loob.

"Nagpapasalamat po ako sa GMA sa break na naibigay nila sa akin. Hindi ko po sila bibiguin," sabi niya.

Marami ang nagsasabi na isa si Barbie sa next important stars ng Kapuso network. Ano ang masasabi niya rito?

"Naku, ang dami po naming next important stars ng GMA.

"Sa mga tweens na lang po, e, ang gagaling po nilang lahat.

"And given the right break, I'm sure maipapakita nila ang kanilang galing."

THE PERFUME. Inusisa rin ng PEP si Barbie tungkol sa iniregalong perfume sa kanya ni Joshua Dionisio noong Valentine's Day.

Na-shock ba siya dahil "Marry Me" ang pangalan ng Lanvin perfume na regalo sa kanya ni Joshua?

"Hindi naman po shocked, sobrang kinilig lang po ako!

"Kaya daw po niya yun ibinigay sa akin dahil... mabango daw po yun!" sabay tawa ni Barbie.

WALKOUT ISSUE. Nilinaw naman ni Barbie ang tungkol sa isyung pagwu-walk out daw niya sa taping ng natapos nang afternoon soap na Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin.

Aniya, "Hindi po ako nag-walk out.

"Nagpaalam po kami na may flight kami the next morning kaya hindi po kami puwedeng abutin ng 12 midnight.

"Twelve thirty na nga po kami umalis at alam po ng production na aalis na ako. Hindi po ako nag-walk out.

"Bakit ko naman po gagawin yun? Sino naman po ako para mag-walk out?

"Hindi ko po gagawin yun," diin niya.

THE ROAD. Samantala, masaya si Barbie na ipapalabas sa abroad ang The Road, ang horror-suspense movie ng GMA Films.

Ang pagpapalabas sa North America (U.S. at Canada) ng The Road ay simula sa Mayo 9.

Ani Barbie, "Sino naman po ang hindi magiging proud?

"Napakalaking achievement po para sa movie namin na maipalabas sa ibang bansa.

"At very proud po ako, kaming lahat na mga artista na kasama sa movie, na naging parte kami ng The Road."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248997/showbiz/barbie-forteza-on-joshua-dionisio-s-marry-me-gift-to-her-last-valentine-s

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Julie Anne San Jose still 'getting to know' Elmo Magalona

Pumirma ng kontrata si Julie Anne San Jose sa GMA Records nitong Lunes, February 20, sa GMA Network Center Studio 6 para sa kanyang gagawing record album.

Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa Party Pilipinas mainstay, sinabi niyang excited na siya para sa kanyang first solo album na nakatakdang ilabas sa kalagitnaan ng taong ito.

"Nakapili na po kami ng mga songs.

"Yung dalawa po dun, compositions ko po. Tapos yung other tracks ko po is puro original and then three covers," sabi pa nito.

Ngayong malapit na siyang maging isang ganap na recording artist, paano naman ang kanyang acting career?

"Gusto ko rin naman pong mag-acting,

"Pero nabuhay po kasi ako sa music, e... bata pa lang po ako, talagang kumakanta na po ako.

"Okay naman po, okay din naman po sa 'king mag-acting," sabi niya.

Napabilang si Julie Anne sa defunct early primetime series na Daldalita, kung saan naka-loveteam niya si Elmo Magalona.

Naging magaan lamang ang role niya dito dahil pambata ang programa. Paano kung isabak siya sa isang soap opera?

"If given the chance na magkakaroon, I would love to," sagot ng dalagita.

Sina Julie Anne at Elmo rin ang magkatambal sa pelikulang Just One Summer, na nakatakdang ipalabas sa second quarter ng 2012.

JULIELMO. Dahil nga sa pag-arangkada ng kanyang solo singing career, hindi maiwasang maitanong kay Julie Anne kung "nagkanya-kanya" na nga ba sila ni Elmo.

Isa kasi sa itinuturing na promising loveteams ang "Julielmo," bansag ng fans sa tambalan nina Julie Anne at Elmo, na nagsimula nang mag-duet sila sa isang production number para sa Party Pilipinas.

Sabi ni Julie Anne, "Ay, hindi naman po. Actually, kasi si Elmo, may single din po siya.

"Ako naman po, may album din po ako.

"Magkakaroon din naman po kami ng movie, so hindi naman po siguro kami kanya-kanya."

NOT CLOSE. Sa kabila ng kanilang team-up ni Elmo, "professional" lamang daw ang kanilang relasyon, ayon kay Julie Anne.

"Hindi po kasi kami, like lumalabas na, 'Uy, ganyan, let's hang out.'

"Parang wala pong time. Kasi busy rin po ako, busy rin po siya," paliwanag niya.

Wala bang malalim na patutunguhan ang tambalan nila?

"Wala pa naman po. For now, work lang po muna."

Sa edad niyang 17 ay hindi pa raw handang makipagrelasyon si Julie Anne.

Ayon pa sa kanya, nasa "getting-to-know" stage pa rin sila ni Elmo hanggang ngayon.

"Hindi naman po sa... like, hindi kami nag-uusap, hindi naman din po sa hindi kami close. Pero kasi po, 'pag nagkikita kami, as in work lang po talaga," paliwanag niya.

Mas gugustuhin ba niyang mag-solo o magkaroon ng loveteam?

"Uhm, though maganda rin po na may kapareha kasi, it's like a... bonus na rin po yun.

"Pero siyempre, may solo careers din po kaming dalawa.

"Solo po siguro," sagot niya.

"OUT OF TUNE" SINGERS. Natanong din si Julie Anne kung kaninong yapak ang gusto niyang sundan bilang singer.

"Lea Salonga po," mabilis niyang sagot.

"Kasi po idol ko na po talaga siya since bata pa lang po ako.

"Kasi po si Ms. Lea, sobrang professional niya po mag-work and sobrang linis po ng boses niya.

"Tsaka gusto ko rin po ma-try mag-Broadway someday."

Kaugnay nito, natanong si Julie Anne kung ano ang reaksiyon niya sa isyung ang mga mabebentang concerts daw ngayon ay ang mga "sintunadong kumanta."

Sagot niya rito, "Hindi naman po ako against dun kasi kung love n'yo po talaga yung ginagawa niyo, so be it.

"Kung gusto n'yo na ganun yung mangyari, it's up to the people na rin po kung ano yung magiging interpretation nila, 'tsaka yung mga magiging reactions nila about that.

"Ako naman po, I have no right na i-judge po sila agad.

"Bale siyempre po kasi, lahat naman po tayo medyo may kakayahang kumanta, kahit sintunado or what...

"Kung ano po yung reaksiyon nung mga tao, whether good or bad, wala na po tayong magagawa dun."

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248970/showbiz/julie-anne-san-jose-still-getting-to-know-elmo-magalona

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Apl.d.ap is new San Miguel endorser

Black Eyed Peas member Apl.d.ap is the newest endorser for San Miguel Pale Pilsen.

The Fil-Am rapper is currently in the country to shoot the the beer brand's newest commercial with actress-host Kris Aquino. The ad will air next month.

"I am excited to do the TV commercial because the storyboard brings back happy memories of my hometown. Sana ay abangan nyo po ang bagong commercial ng San Miguel Pale Pilsen at patuloy nyo po tangkilikin and produktong pinakamalapit sa puso ko," Apl said.

Apl arrived in Manila last Sunday.

"Every visit to the Philippines is memorable and meaningful to me. Like our other kababayans, I see to it that my homecoming is always well spent. My visit this year is made more special by an endorsement deal with San Miguel Pale Pilsen, an iconic beer brand that I have known since I was small, a world-class product that I personally believe in," he said.

Apl said San Miguel will also help his "We Can Be Anything" campaign to build classrooms for poor children in his home province of Pampanga.

"There are a lot of kids in Pampanga that don't have computers or have enough money to go to school. Thank you for helping me out with that advocacy," he said in a press conference.

For her part, Aquino expressed her admiration for Apl for promoting the value of education among Filipinos.

"Thank you Apl for your support to my parents' foundation. You really are a good inspiration to all of us. Thank you for making our country proud with your music and with your heart for the less fortunate Filipino children. I am glad that you are also partnering with good-hearted companies to benefit more students," Aquino said.

In a press conference, San Miguel Brewery Inc. president Roberto Huang said the company is honored that Apl has accepted its endorsement offer.

"Kung ang San Miguel Pale Pilsen ay may sarap na 'di nagbabago, si Apl.d.ap ay may angking galing, talento at kagandahang loob na hindi nagbabago," Huang said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/apldap-new-san-miguel-endorser

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Diether hopes to find love again

Diether Ocampo does not want to stay single forever.

"Sana naman po Lord ay huwag niyo naman po akong gawing habang buhay na binata," Ocampo said.

Ocampo, who's been linked to Kris Aquino after her annulment with actress Kristine Hermosa, said he's now single but happy.

If ever he would fall in love again, Ocampo said he would like to have someone who will really understand his work as an actor.

"Sa relationship po, well I guess hindi naging mapalad sa akin na magkaroon ng stable na relationship. Sa trabaho kasi namin napakahirap na makahanap ng partner who would really understand what you do and would be really dedicated and support you all the way and tatanggapin ka ng buong-buo. If makahahanap ka ng ganoon, siguro I think it's time for me to settle down," Ocampo said.

Right now, Ocampo said he still busy with work and is not rushing things when it comes to love.

"Alam niyo nakaka-relate ako dito sa 'Lorenzo's Time,' yung title ng bagong teleserye, dahil yung mga bagay na hindi natin pwedeng ibalik na na-experience natin, isa diyan ay yung oras. Kapag ang time ay lumipas hindi mo na pwedeng balikan. Pwedeng sariwain ang alaala pero hindi na pwedeng ibalik ang oras. So we want to make sure that we do the right decision and it's very important na alam natin na ang direksyon na pupuntahan natin ay maayos," he said.

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Judai, Iza to star in indie film

Judy Ann Santos has started shooting her first independent film, "Mga Munting Lihim," for director Jose Javier Reyes.

Santos said she cut her usual talent fee to do the project, which also stars Iza Calzado.

"Dream ko talaga 'to. This is it... for the love of everyone," she said with a laugh.

Santos and Calzado play friends in the movie, which revolves around the secrets behind the death of Santos's character.

But Santos clarified that she doesn't play a ghost in the film.

"Babalik lang ako ng babalik sa voiceover and flashbacks dahil ang dami kong sikreto sa diary na malalaman nina Iza," she explained.

"Sa totoong buhay, marami talaga kaming sikreto," Santos teased, referring to rumors linking Calzado to President Benigno Aquino III before he started seeing Korean TV and radio personality Grace Lee.

"'Yan na naman, no please!" Calzado protested, to which Santos said, "Basta sabi ko kay Iza love comes from the comes most unexpected persons and places. Tingnan mo ako, ending ko sa La Sallista."

Santos is married to actor-host Ryan Agoncillo, who graduated from De La Salle University-Manila.

Meanwhile, Santos revealed that she will have a duet with Sarah Geronimo for the singer's upcoming show, "Sarah G. Live."

"Alam n'yo naman 'yang si Sarah halimaw sa harap ng kamera. Off camera, mahiyain pero once onstage na, iba na. Sana makaya niya ako," Santos said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/judai-iza-star-indie-film

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Enchong, Erich on-cam friends only?

Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales finally addressed issue that they are only friends in front of the cameras.

In an interview, the reel couple said what is important is they are giving their best in their work.

"Siguro people are expecting na kapag cut namin ay ganoon pa din kami nagtititigan sa isa't isa. Hindi ganoon. Kumbaga kailangan naming aralin kung ano ang ibinigay sa aming trabaho at 'yun ang pinunta namin doon. Yeah, we are close, pero baka ang iniisip nila sa close ay palaging magkatabi at palaging magka-usap. Siguro 'yun ang old meaning noon pero we understand each other," Dee said.

"To begin with we were really never sobrang, like chika, chika on the set, kasi nandoon kami para magtrabaho. I'm not saying naman na hindi mag-uusap or kung anuman pero hindi ba kapag trabaho eh trabaho talaga? At napaka-importante 'yung during break time namin ay kwentuhan pero kapag trabaho eh trabaho lang,"Gonzales added.

Dee said what makes their relationship different from others is the fact that they know how to handle their misunderstandings as a love team.

"The things that make our relationship colorful or sweeter ay kung anuman ang hindi namin napagkakasunduam ay naayos naming dalawa and that's our advantage. Kumbaga 'yun ang aming edge kung bakit nagla-last ang love team namin," Dee added.

For Gonzales, she's just thankful that her team up with Dee makes people happy.

"Sobrang thankful kami kasi sa partnership namin. Ilang teleserye na kami magkasama at may mga tao kaming napapasaya at nai-inspire namin sila. You know that's very important sa amin. That's why we are here. Dahil sa kanila kaya kami nandito," Gonzales added.

Gonzales and Dee are now finishing the final two weeks of their hit series "Maria La Del Barrio."

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/enchong-erich-cam-friends-only

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Cesar Montano proud of son Diego

Veteran actor Cesar Montano admitted he was initially hesistant to allow his son Diego to venture into show business.

Diego is Montano’s son with actress Teresa Loyzaga.

In an interview with “The Buzz” on Sunday, Montano said he thought Diego is too young to join the industry.

“Noong simula I was against it. Nag-aaral siya and hindi pa siya hinog as an actor. I want to see him na hinog na,” he said.

Montano, however, revealed how proud he is now that Diego has established a name for himself on his own.

“To see Diego na nandiyan sa ABS... Bilib nga ako kay Diego. Ang lakas ng loob eh,” he said.

Montano disclosed he is also giving Diego advice on how to deal with people who bash him.

“Sabi ko sa kanya 'wag ka makikinig sa mga bumabatikos sa iyo. You’re only 16 years old. You have a lot of growing up to do. Marami ka pang matututunan,” he said.

Meanwhile, Montano said he is glad that he gets to spend time with Diego.

“Si Diego bago ko lang siya nakasama, ngayong malaki na siya. Ngayon pa lang kami nag-a-adjust, nagkakaroon ng bonding. I’m so happy with this. I think dumating siya na at least medyo matured na ang pag-iisip ko,” he said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/cesar-montano-proud-son-diego

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Erich, Derek reunite for new film

Actress Erich Gonzales is once again working with hunk actor Derek Ramsay.

In an interview on Monday afternoon, Gonzales said she is finishing some scenes for her upcoming movie with Ramsay.

"Pagkatapos po ng Maria La del Barrio may kanya-kanya kaming pelikulang gagawin ni (Enchong Dee). Siya po ay (The Reunion). Ako naman po ay 'Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang.' Tapos po another movie also with Mario Maurer. So we are very blessed and thankful sa lahat ng blessings at projects na pinagkakatiwala sa amin po," said Gonzales, who worked with Ramsay in the series "Magkaribal."

Gonzales said the movie under Star Cinema will hit theaters on March 14.

"This is a different kind of horror movie. Hindi siya yung tipikal na tatakutin ka lang. Dito si Corazon ay kakaiba talaga, at kung gusto niyo ng ibang tema naman ay panoorin niyo ang Corazon: Ang Unang Asawa."

Gonzales was once linked with Ramsay. Asked if she's worried that new controversies may surface, Gonzales replied: "Wala naman pong katotohanan ang mga 'yon. So 'yun positive lang. Sana suportahan ng tao ang movie namin at sana ay magustuhan nila."

Maria La del Barrio

Currently, Gonzales is the lead star of series "Maria La del Barrio" which is now on its final two weeks.

"Last two weeks na lang po. Three times po siyang na-extend and dahil 'yun sa mainit na pagtanggap ng manonood na gabi-gabi na walang pinapalampas na episode. Kaya sobrang pasasalamat kami sa kanila. 'Di kami tatagal ng seven months kung walang suporta nila," Gonzales said.

"Sa last two weeks ay abangan nila ang pasabog. Gaya ng sinabi ko magbayad ang dapat magbayad. Malalaman nila ang mangyayari kay Maria. Handa niyang gawin para pag-ibig ng anak na ang tagal niyang hinanap," she added.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/erich-derek-reunite-new-film

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Melai confirms breakup with Jason

Melai Cantiveros finally admitted that she broke up with actor Jason Francisco.

"Hindi, oo, hindi," Cantiveros told Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Carlo Romero when asked if Francisco is her real-life boyfriend.

Cantiveros and Francisco entered the PBB house last Sunday to help Big Brother in giving tasks and challenges to the remaining housemates.

Cantiveros also told housemate Deniesse Joaquin that she and Francisco are no longer together.

"Parang ganoon nga (hiwalay na)," she said.

She quickly added: "Pero hindi na naman ako galit sa kanya ngayon."

While talking to Big Brother, Francisco confessed that he and Cantiveros are having misunderstandings.

"Aaminin ko kaming dalawa hindi kami marunong magtago ng feelings ng emotions. Kaya nga noon nakita mo, hindi ako masyadong pinapansin. Aaminin ko may tampuhan kaming dalawa pero dumarating naman 'yon at nagkataon lang na bigla kaming pumasok dito eh nasa moment pa kami ng tampuhan. Pero it doesn't mean na hiwalay na kami forever," Francisco said.

Francisco said their rift stemmed from an incident wherein he forgot to invite Cantiveros to join him in a party hosted by ex-housemate Paul Jake Castillo.

"Sa natatandaan ko kasi hindi ko siya na-invite sa bahay ni pareng Paul Jake. Akala niya, na-feel niya lang, na di siya importante sa akin. In-explain ko naman sa kanya na minsan ay gusto ko ding mag-isa kasi may iniisip ako para sa amin. So na-feel niya yata nanlalamig ako sa kanya o wala na akong feelings," Francisco said.

"Hindi ako nagso-sorry sa kanya so gusto niya lang akong mag-sorry. Ako naman ayaw kong mag-sorry kasi wala naman akong kasalanan," he added.

In the show, Francisco admitted that his feelings for Cantiveros are still the same.

"Siyempre naman mahal, as in ganoon pa din. Sinabi ko sa kanya dati na kung di dahil sa kanya ay di ako magtagal dito (sa PBB house) so ganoon din sa labas. Kasi siya lang ang tao na alam kong magiging kakampi ko at kasanga ba," Francisco said.

Last week, the producers of the Saturday comedy show “Banana Split” have declined to comment on Francisco’s decision to leave the sitcom.

According to rumors, Francisco left the show because of his conflict with Cantiveros.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/21/12/melai-confirms-breakup-jason

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Angel Locsin says no to casual sex

She may be one of the country’ sexiest stars but actress Angel Locsin said she doesn’t believe in casual sex.

“I’m not like that. I cannot accept that. It’s not me,” Locsin said in an interview with The Philippine Star, which appeared on Monday.

In her latest film, “Unofficially Yours,” opposite actor John Lloyd Cruz, Locsin plays a lifestyle writer for a newspaper who engages in casual relationships.

“Basically, it’s a story about a guy who believes so much in love then falls in love with someone who doesn’t. The girl practices casual relationships, non-committal, no ties. The guy’s character wants the girl to believe in love again, that a formal relationship is better than a casual one,” the film’s director Cathy Garcia-Molina said in a statement.

“My character is liberated,” Locsin said. “It’s something new for me.”

But while she understands her character, Locsin said it doesn’t mean she completely identifies with the idea of casual sex.

“I believe it’s best if a relationship begins with love rather than lust or any other intention,” she said.

Locsin is “exclusively” seeing footballer player Phil Younghusband.

“I feel that malayo pa and that this isn’t it yet,” she said in the interview.

“There’s more happiness to come, and mas excited ako dun. I treasure the memories we have so far, but I believe na may mas maganda pa na patutunguhan.”

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/02/13/12/angel-locsin-says-no-casual-sex

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Prats looks back on 20 years in showbiz

Having spent 20 years in the showbiz industry, dancer and actor John Prats admitted he is glad that all his hard work and patience have paid off.

In an interview with “The Buzz” on Sunday, Prats said he will never forget what he learned from actors Aga Muhlach and Roderick Paulate -- both of whom he considers his big brothers.

“Natutunan ko kila Tito Aga and Kuya Roderick Paulate... lahat naman po ng artista pangarap maging superstar at maging sikat na artista. Tinuro nila sa akin na huwag isipin iyon. Ang isipin lang ay ang pagiging artista, hindi pasikatan but patagalan,” he said.

Prats, however, admitted that there were times when he got frustrated.

“Siguro naman may dumating akong mga times na nafru-frusrate ako. Feeling ko ang dami ko pang kayang gawin. Ang dami ko pang gustong gawin pero hindi pa ako nabibigyan ng break,” he said.

But the actor said he patiently waited for his big break to come.

“Pero patience [talaga] eh. May mga tamang time talaga na kapag nag-hit sa 'yo na, binigyan ka ng project, doon ko talaga binubuhos ang frustrations ko na ito na, gagalingan ko,” Prats added.

Meanwhile, Prats’ girlfriend, beauty queen Bianca Manalo, said she is proud of what the actor has become.

“Napakaswerte ko na mayroon akong isang katulad mo. Happy birthday and sana ngayong 20 years ka na sa showbiz industry, sana kung sino si John Prats dati, ganun ka pa rin sa magiging years pa na pagtatrabahuhan mo,” she said.

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